General Dentistry
Cowley Dental Care wants you to have a comfortable, confident, and healthy smile that you love. Our kind and knowledgeable dental team care for patients of all ages, from children and teens to adults and seniors. As your primary care dental provider, we treat and manage patients’ overall oral health needs.
If you are looking for a general dentist near me, contact our helpful team at Cowley Dental Care.
Dental Care for the Entire Family
Whether your child needs a filling, or you need a dental crown, Drs. Cowley and Dr. Roth are here to help you improve and protect your smile.
Our general dentistry services include:
Dental Exams and Cleanings
Regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams are essential for maintaining optimal oral health. The dentist and dental hygienist work together to perform visual examinations, take x-rays, remove plaque and tartar, and polish your teeth so you can enjoy a bright and healthy smile.
Periodontal Care
Healthy gums are crucial for the overall health of your smile. To ensure healthy gums, we perform periodontal treatments to treat advanced gum disease, such as deep scalings and periodic general cleanings.
Fluoride and Sealants
Our topical silver diamine fluoride treatments stop cavities from spreading and destroying teeth. We also offer sealants to protect tiny teeth from bacteria and decay.
Metal-Free Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are metal-free and highly esthetic. If you need a cavity filled, our tooth-colored option will blend in seamlessly with your smile and strengthen your tooth’s structure.
Dental Crowns
We offer EMAX, all-ceramic, and zirconia dental crowns to restore weak or damaged teeth and conceal discoloration. Our high-quality dental crowns strengthen, protect, and enhance your smile for many years to come.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are a versatile treatment that reaches beyond cosmetic benefits. With porcelain veneers, we can repair cracked teeth, conceal stains and minor misalignments, and symmetrize teeth of irregular length or shape.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges fill in the gap between teeth left behind by tooth loss. A dental bridge created by Cowley Dental Care can replace one or several missing teeth and restore a patient’s bite and appearance.
Dentures
We design and place customized full and partial dentures to complete and revive a patient’s smile. Whether a patient is missing all or some of their teeth, we can improve oral health and re-establish the proper bite.
Tooth Extractions
Cowley Dental Care only recommends tooth extractions as a last resort to preserve a patient’s oral health. From deeply decayed teeth to wisdom teeth, we can gently remove them and provide strong and stunning tooth-replacement options.
TMJ and Bruxism Treatment
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMD or TMJ, and clenching or grinding your teeth (bruxism) can be painful and damaging to your oral health. These ailments can lead to pain and soreness in the teeth, neck, jaws, face, and/or shoulders. To protect your teeth, gums, and jaw, we offer customized mouthguards and nightguards to alleviate pain and resolve symptoms associated with these conditions.
Your Comfort Is Important to Us
For patients who desire a more calming experience during their visit, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Laughing gas is a mild sedative that helps alleviate pain, discomfort, and feelings of uneasiness or anxiety. Safe and effective for patients of all ages, laughing gas does not last long. Once the patients stop inhaling the gas, they quickly return to their normal level of awareness and can easily go about their day after treatment.
Contact Your Family Dentist Today!
Cowley Dental Care invites our new and long-term patients to share with us with their dental concerns, health history, and use of dental products so we can provide the best treatment possible. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are available for emergency appointments. We proudly serve Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner, Lakeview, Uptown, Jefferson, and all surrounding areas.
To schedule a dental checkup, please contact us at (504) 831-4895.
We look forward to caring for your smile!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the American Dental Association (ADA), regular dental cleanings and exams are essential for optimal oral health. The frequency of cleanings and exams depends on each patient’s unique oral health needs, but many patients visit twice each year.
Why Dental Cleanings and Exams Are Important
Many patients do not realize that brushing and flossing alone cannot remove all plaque and tartar. Only a dentist or dental hygienist can successfully remove plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth, around the gumline, and between your teeth. Not only do regular professional cleanings and exams ensure your teeth and gums are in great condition, but you’ll also leave our dental office with a fresher smile.
What to Expect During a Dental Check-up
Regular check-ups allow your Metairie dentist to provide necessary preventive care of your teeth and gums. During your check-ups, our dental team takes x-rays of your mouth to ensure everything is healthy and functional. X-rays also help us see any underlying issues, such as hidden cavities or impacted wisdom teeth, so we can take the necessary steps to ensure your oral health is protected.
Contact Us to Schedule Your Checkup
Cowley Dental Care puts your oral health first, and we enjoy helping patients discover their healthiest, brightest smiles. Whether you see us regularly or it’s been a while since you’ve visited the dentist, we can make sure your teeth and gums are healthy, clean, and protected.
To schedule your dental check-up with one of our dentists, please contact us today.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, occurs when the gums are inflamed and infected. Though common among adults, gum disease is a serious condition that can impact your health and wellbeing. As gum disease progresses, a patient may experience bone and tooth loss. Gum disease has also been linked to heart and lung diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fortunately, gum disease can be controlled and prevented through excellent oral hygiene and reducing certain health risks, such as quitting smoking. Cowley Dental Care can help protect your gum health through preventive periodontal care.
Common Symptoms of Gum Disease
If you experience any of the following symptoms, please contact us to schedule a dental checkup:
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen or puffy gums
- Bright red gums
- Tender or sore gums
- Tooth pain and sensitivity
- Chronic bad breath
- Receding gums
- Loose teeth
Gum Disease Treatment in Metairie, Louisiana
Gum disease can be treated through consistent dental care and periodontal therapy, including a deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. This method of cleaning allows the dentist to remove plaque and tartar hidden below the gumline.
Scaling and root planing prevents damage to surrounding bone and control the infection and inflammation.
Protect Your Gum Health Today!
The only way to know for certain if you have gum disease, and to start prompt treatment, is to visit your dentist. The sooner your dentists can assess your condition and provide a diagnosis, the sooner you can receive necessary treatment.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment with one of our dentists at Cowley Dental Care.
Teeth grinding is a common but harmful habit known as bruxism. Teeth grinding can damage the teeth, place additional stress on the jaw joints, and strain one’s orofacial muscles.
Oftentimes, patients who grind or clench may not even realize they are doing it and are alerted by a loved one or sleeping partner. If you wake up with sore muscles or a tender jaw, it’s possible that you grind or clench your teeth during the night.
Common Signs of Bruxism
Whether you are unsure if you grind or clench your teeth, there are some tell-tale signs, such as:
- Migraines
- Tooth pain or sensitivity
- Flattened or worn teeth or restorations
- Chipped, fractured, or loose teeth or restorations
- Tight jaw muscles or lockjaw
- Pain or soreness in the jaw, neck, or face
If you experience any of the above symptoms, we can help relieve your pain and develop a treatment that works for you.
Are You Tired of Jaw or Tooth Pain?
Drs. Cowley and Dr. Roth can assess any damage and provide a personalized treatment plan. We can create for you a custom-made nightguard to wear while you sleep. A nightguard protects the teeth from wear, repositions the jaws, and softens the pressure between the joints.
If you know or suspect that you may be grinding or clenching your teeth, please contact one of our dentists today.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Stan P. Cowley III
Dr. Stan P. Cowley III is a 2003 LSU School of Dentistry graduate. He has been in private practice for over 20 years. Prior to attending dental school, he studied ...
Dr. Elise Mouras Roth
Dr. Elise Mouras Roth officially joined our practice in 2018. During her undergraduate studies, however, she trained as dental assistant at Cowley Dental Care, where she realized her aspiration to ...
Dr. Stan Cowley, Jr.
Dr. Stan Cowley, Jr. has been practicing dentistry for over 45 years. He graduated from LSU School of Dentistry in 1975. He then completed a General Practice Residency in the United States ...